the coast of Vietnam before it reach Hainan Island on the morning of Dec 15 (Fri) and shall weaken rapidly due to cool

dry air intrusion and strong upper level winds (Wind Shear).

+ EFFECTS: UTOR's circulation remains over the South China Sea and is no longer affecting any major Pacific Islands. + CURRENT MONSOON INTENSITY: Light to moderate Northeast Monsoon enhanced by UTOR (SENIANG) will continue to bring cloudy skies with occasional rains and 30-km/hr NE winds across Southern China and Taiwan.Important Note:Please keep in mind that the above forecast outlook, effects & current monsoon intensity, and tropical cyclone watch changes every 06 to 12 hours!_______________________________________________________________________

* - Based on PAGASA's Philippine Storm Warning Signals, # 4 being the highest. Red letters indicate new areas being hoisted. For more explanations on these signals, visit: http://www.typhoon2000.ph/signals.htm

** - Based on the Tropical Cyclone's Wave Height near its center.__________________________________________________________________________________________>> To know the meteorological terminologies and acronyms used on this update visit the ff: